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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.43, 18,091.36 and 4,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.43, 18,091.36 and 4,664.93 is: 6,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.43 : 18,091.36 = 4,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.43/18,091.36 = 4,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.43x = 18,091.36 × 4,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.43x = 84,394,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,394,893.73/12,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.67

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